Social Worker - American Lakes School

Job Summary

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Social Worker specializes in working with school-aged children, their parents, teachers, and school administrators to help students cope with a wide range of issues and perform well academically. Social Workers typically work full-time in an office within a school, but may need to travel to serve multiple schools in the area.


Requirements / Qualifications

• Certificate Copy (Pupil Personnel Services Credential)
• Copy of Transcript
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please attach 3 current letters of recommendation)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Why join Natomas Unified?


Competitive and growing salaries!
*5.25% ongoing salary increases through the 2026-2027 school year
*Year for Year Salary Credit
*3% salary increase for Master's Degree


We care about your well-being!
*NUSD offers excellent health & welfare benefits that include fully-funded options for the employee and their family.
*Paid sick leave & other options for leave to use when needed, including 20 days of paid pregnancy disability leave
*Access to our Employee Assistance Program


We care about your growth and future!
*Public Retirement System
*Paid professional development opportunities
*Access to our Aspiring Leaders Program, designed to attract aspiring leaders who work as teachers in NUSD, to build leadership capacity, and to help connect them to programs that prepare them for administrative credentialed leadership positions in NUSD.


Natomas Unified School District is recruiting committed, collaborative, caring, and exemplary employees who are eager to provide an engaging and safe learning community for all students.


Our Goals
• Maximize Academic Growth, Responsibility, and Achievement for Each Student.
• Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student.
• Create a Safe, Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School.
• Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success.
• Hire, Train, and Retain High Quality Staff.


Important to know about NUSD:
• NUSD has been recognized as the 2nd most diverse school district in the nation.
• NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational, cultural, and civic activities.
• We utilize technology to provide instructional leadership, assess student performance, and communicate effectively.
• Family options and choices are being championed districtwide as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB), AP, AVID, and College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites.
• A Chromebook is provided for every student to use during daily instruction.
• Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students.
• Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional potential.


We encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us at and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.


We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee, and, to the extent required by law, interns, volunteers, and job applicants shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or another person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io or 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.